Liberta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Liberta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 10.2 N,3 11.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.170000
  • Longitude: 3.196667
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIBERTA
Type carrier
Flag HN
Tonnage 643
Cargo chemicals,containers,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH362/410/02 12.9.97 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 391012N, 031148E. (LLOYDS VOL.309). PLOTS IN 1200MTRS. NCA. 16.9.97 DECK CARGO OF SOME 400 DRUMS RECOVERED. ORIGINAL DEPTH OF SINKING FIRST THOUGHT TO BE 70-80MTRS, BUT NOW DEPTHS OF 800-1000MTRS MORE LIKELY. NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE ANY CLEAR NOTION AS TO THE POSITION OF THE WK [SIC]. (LLOYDS VOL.309). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2002

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PALMA TO RUSSIA. DECK CARGO OF ALCOHOL IN DRUMS SHIFTED AFTER VESSEL STOPPED WITH MAIN BEARING PROBLEMS. TOOK WATER, LISTED AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 8 RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.309).

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FAQ

Where is the LIBERTA wreck located?

The LIBERTA wreck is located at coordinates 39 10.2 N,3 11.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIBERTA?

The seabed around the LIBERTA lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the LIBERTA sink?

The LIBERTA sank on Aug 28, 1997.

When was the wreck of the LIBERTA discovered?

The wreck of the LIBERTA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the LIBERTA belong to?

The LIBERTA belonged to HN.

What cargo was the LIBERTA carrying?

The LIBERTA was carrying chemicals,containers,grain.

What was the tonnage of the LIBERTA?

The LIBERTA had a tonnage of 643 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIBERTA?

The LIBERTA is classified as a carrier.

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